Fothergilla
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Fothergilla
Fothergilla
Fothergilla is a delightful shrub with fluffy white flowers and colorful leaves in the fall. It loves sunny spots!
Habitat: Woodlands
Appearance
The Fothergilla has unique bottlebrush-like white flowers that appear before its leaves in spring. Its ovate, bluish-green leaves turn a spectacular array of red, orange, and yellow hues in autumn, making it visually distinct.
KingdomPlantaePhylumStreptophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSaxifragalesFamilyHamamelidaceaeGenusFothergilla
Category
PlantsRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Before opening, its flower buds resemble tiny, fuzzy white caterpillars. Wow!
Fothergilla belongs to the Witch Hazel family, known for unique blooms.
It's named after Dr. John Fothergill, a famous 18th-century plant collector.
Its white bottlebrush flowers release a sweet scent, often smelling like honey!
Special abilities
Ability
Early Spring Display
Fothergilla can burst into bloom before its leaves unfurl, helping it capture early spring sunlight and pollinators.
Ability
Autumn Firework Show
Fothergilla has leaves that transform into dazzling shades of red, orange, and yellow, attracting attention in fall.
Ability
Sweet Scent Beacon
Fothergilla can release a delightful honey-like fragrance from its flowers, guiding pollinators straight to its nectar.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 90-300 cm
- Spread
- 90-300 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits its flowers for nectar and pollen.
pollinates
common eastern bumble bee
Bombus impatiens
An important native pollinator of its blooms.
eaten by
white-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
May browse its foliage and young twigs.
shelters
dark-eyed junco
Junco hyemalis
Small birds may nest within its dense branches.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Fall Color
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
Dwarf FothergillaFothergilla Bush
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Fothergilla?
The easiest way to identify Fothergilla is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Fothergilla?
90-300 cm
How wide does Fothergilla spread?
90-300 cm
How big are the flowers on Fothergilla?
2-4 cm
When does Fothergilla bloom?
Spring
Is Fothergilla edible?
No
Is Fothergilla toxic?
None
What is Fothergilla's lifecycle?
Perennial
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